US Bridges

SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Manchestr Tp 1M S SR 4007 · Structure no. 000000000035633

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 1023
CrossesSouth Br Equinunk Creek
LocationManchestr Tp 1M S SR 4007
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.8245, -75.23162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic141 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1023 over South Br Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.